LOCAL
Injured man recovering after seamless rescue effort in Franconia
Training, preparation, special equipment and teamwork all came together seamlessly, in the successful rescue July 19 of a 74-year-old male who was injured when he fell off a bluff while walking his property just south of the Osceola Bridge, on the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River.
Karl Oskar Days packed with memories!
The annual Karl Oskar Days celebration was widely attended this year, with piles of fun for everyone!
Snuff box finders take home biggest prize yet!
The Karl Oskar Days hidden snuff box was located by the Nelson-Dahl family. The family took home a whopping $1,000 in cash as a prize, thanks to generous support from Deutschland Meats, Wally Carlson & Sons BP, the City of Lindstrom, and the Chisago County Press. The family estimates they …
Wyoming Council looks at 72 unit building
A proposal for a 72 unit apartment building in Wyoming got a thumbs-up from city council, with member Dennis Schilling absent last week. In a re-scheduled July 4th council session held July 5, the ReuterWalton housing development group sought a resolution in support of the apartment project, as part of …
Legislative session recap paints productive picture
It took some time to comb through the outcomes of the busy legislative session that ended in May. Judging from what has been presented by the Minnesota Inter County Association to the County Board and by the Association of MN Counties or AMC— the session was “historic” and in a …
Marijuana would-be retailers making their hopes known
The war of the marijuana dispensaries has begun in Taylors Falls.
Chisago County board briefs...
In action last week the Chisago County Board: ~ Set a public hearing to consider a request from the City of North Branch looking for assistance in paying for work done in the city along public ditch #7. The county commissioners must convene as the “Ditch Authority” to spend money …
Taylors Falls leaving lot downtown on the market, for now
In other business (besides lengthy discussions about the future of cannabis shops in town, ) the Taylors Falls City Council:
KOD to Wanningan Days
What a perfect weekend we had for Karl Oskar Days. Weather was great, everyone was out and about and having a great time. Thanks to Pauline and her amazing staff of volunteers and to the city workers who did a great job prepping the city for such a fun event.
Cause of double fatal pole barn fire in March ‘undetermined’
The state fire marshal investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed a pole building, between North Branch and Stacy, and killed two men has ended and the final report is that the cause of the fire could not be determined.
Law Enforcement
June 27 Theft of a scooter from a business in Rush City, reported about 6 p.m. The item is black with yellow rims. Camera footage of street activity is being reviewed.
I’m feelin’ hot, hot, hot
This summer has been particularly harsh when it comes to high temps, and although we all had a pleasant Karl Oskar Days and the few days after, more 90+ degree days are on the horizon, and it’s come like clockwork the last three years.
4th of July comes and goes with a BANG!
Fireworks over water is always a classic sight to behold, and various lakeshore displays were visible this holiday...this photo is from Terry Keese, who was on South Center Lake.
New P.D. gets little support in council budget workshop
It started as a budget-setting workshop for Lindstrom City Council, in the early stages of writing next year’s property tax levy. But last week’s informal discussions veered into a vote of no confidence for the long-sought new public safety facility.
